Episode #258: December 2023 Research Review

Dec 6, 2023

Hosts review latest research on spot reduction and artificial sweeteners, discuss misconceptions and limitations of spot reduction in fat loss, delve into the effects of abdominal endurance exercises vs. treadmill running on body composition, explore the concept of spot reduction in training, discuss advantages of weightlifting belts and the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet during the holiday season, and discuss different types of non-nutritive sweeteners and their use in whey protein supplements.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Spot Reduction and Abnormal Fat Distribution

02:54 • 10min

Effects of Abdominal Endurance Exercises vs. Treadmill Running on Body Composition

13:23 • 8min

Exploring the Concept of Spot Reduction and Its Applicability in Training

21:10 • 2min

Weightlifting Belts, Healthy Eating Challenges, and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Study

23:09 • 4min

Types of Non-nutritive Sweeteners

27:08 • 17min

Discussion on Sweeteners in Whey Protein Supplements

44:24 • 3min